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I try to avoided words like 'Tempo Rubato', 'Unrestrained', 'Lyrical', because folks only tell you to shut up and go and get a PBass with flats on and invest in a Plectrum****

With headphones on, yes, I can hear it. Like you said, maybe a lead ? Or indeed, try Dad's suggestion. But, to be honest, I am only posting regards the quality of the playing and composition (improvision). Lovely.... I really like the 'toing and froing', tempo wise, especially the middle section. Really makes it breath like a classical piece. Top work.

Bert, was cool and a lovely guy (he was much loved in the music business). I did quite a few gigs and shows with him over the years. Not exactly a taxing Bass gig, but enjoyable, non the less. (And i got I signed copy of his book).....

Good lord. This thread is in danger of having no Coda. Just a R & R till fade.

Yes Touch OSC works great (well on iPad). But, I have just had my head turned with this, and for about ten/eleven quid, I will be going down this route... 'Metagrid for IOS' (excellent for Audio & Midi) I am a Cubase user and it seems it works great on this. http://metasystem.io/ Over at the VI Control forum, there is a thread regarding 'Metagrid' that might well be worth checking out. http://vi-control.net/community/threads/metagrid-for-ios.

[quote name='lojo' timestamp='1492534285' post='3281031'] Dr Hook - Sexy Eyes [/quote] This Disco thing back then was catchy it seems... I think Dr Hook made it a Habit. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7gutSCU4-3Q The Bellamy Brothers Joined in as well. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RjFjgRo4A3M

[quote name='Mykesbass' timestamp='1492535978' post='3281050'] Average White Band Let's Go Round Again [/quote] When I first started visiting 'The Disco' (early 70's), 'Put it Where You Want It' was being played a lot. So maybe that counts as their first one ? Possibly?

[quote name='leftybassman392' timestamp='1492531950' post='3281006'] I'm not generally a fan of massed guitar music, as it normally sounds horribly contrived and artificial to my ears, but I actually thought this was pretty convincing. They do have some orchestral stuff as well - 'Mars' from The Planets is a good example if you can find it. I wouldn't want to listen to them for any length of time (and the long-haired guy who seems to be the leader comes over as a bit of dick TBH), but as a one-off I thought it was ok. [/quote] Yes, I agree and I enjoyed it. I was just amused that they played it in B minor (in true Guitarist fashion). I will look for 'Mars'.

If you can make a £50.00 Casio sound like that, I think you might be onto something. Especially, if it can make 'Toccata & Fugue In D minor', sound like it's 'Toccata & Fugue In B minor'....

[quote name='Cuzzie' timestamp='1492448882' post='3280339'] Dunno mate, they all look the same........ [/quote] Certainly don't dance the same !!

[quote name='Cuzzie' timestamp='1492446347' post='3280299'] @Cato you will like this then. I am black and was in a small town folk festival milling around, when I came across a group of fully blacked up Morris Dancers. Their abject shock at seeing a 'real' black face was priceless, they did a double take, crossed the road and scuttled away quite sheepishly. I was upset as in that area of little Britain I thought I would be the only 'coloured' in the village...... ;-) Still makes me laugh now [/quote] Could it have been this lot ? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53LZI6UBvTs

[quote name='xgsjx' timestamp='1492441057' post='3280251'] Oooh, that's sharp. [/quote] Oh, I dunno. After my stunning OP, I think it fell flat on it's face.

From Facebook. [b]Gsus has risen. [/b] [url=https://postimg.org/image/kgm9pyw85/][/url]

I noticed a post earlier on Facebook (from his daughter), announcing this. It was very sad indeed. A outstanding musician, who was totally on another level. Innovator, not only in his playing, but his composing ideas as well. A musical genius.

[quote name='MoonBassAlpha' timestamp='1492343105' post='3279508'] A friend offered me his Sonar Platinum. Any love for that? [/quote] It's more than likely a good DAW, plenty of people use it. But, it is a subscription model DAW, so you won't be entitled to any updates unless you purchase a license. Technically, your friend offering you 'his Sonar Platinum' is breaking the Cakewalk terms and conditions. (unless he has not registered it yet, of course) Not that anyone is likely to know, or indeed, even care... I believe they do a downloadable 30 day demo (as do most vendors), why not give it a try ? [b][i]"You cannot sell or give away any version of Sonar once you've installed it and accepted the license agreement. You do not own Sonar, you only own a license to use it that is non-transferable".[/i][/b]

Dizzy Gillespie - Rhythmstick. 'Friday Night At The Cadillac Club', with Anthony Jackson on Bass. http://youtu.be/pOOanFtqQvc

[quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1491914859' post='3276416'] and what a thumb, eh..? [/quote] It's possible, that there are only four of us in this thread at present, that will get that cheeky little bit of jesting. (I couldn't find an over-60's Basschat Emoticon, so pick one of these). [url="https://postimg.org/image/gwy14fk2r/"][/url] [url="https://postimg.org/image/vsfc5v0h7/"][/url]

[quote name='Cato' timestamp='1491856731' post='3275974'] I think he's pretty unique, he's more a jazz guitarist who plays a bass than your standard bass player. [/quote] He might look like a Jazz Guitarist, but he sure don't sound anything like a Jazz Guitarist. Well not Wes.... [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D457b9QZ0RY[/media] For me, he sometimes hits the mark very well. Other times, I find him messy. Just too musically inconsistent for me (IMO, of course). EDIT: Talking about 'Thundercat', not 'Wes'.

[quote name='TrevorR' timestamp='1491691818' post='3274868'] They did a cracking version of Respect Yourself on their No Regrets album. Sadly can't find a version online. [/quote] Yes, that was lovely. It's on this live concert at 29:35. Also a nice version of Everybody's Talkin' at 15:20. Actually, the 50 minute set is worth a listen. Just Trio versions of the tunes. Joe Sample was, as usual, on top form. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CUcnRFAjqzE

Randy is great at covering other folks work, really puts her stamp on them. I love this version of 'Imagine' with the Yellow Jackets. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HpcS4DbybQE

Randy Crawford and Joe Sample worked so well together. http://youtu.be/U05sFAvKoI8

[quote name='Muzz' timestamp='1491380422' post='3272503'] With that many of them, they wouldn't make much each on a pub gig... [/quote] High School, Stage Band ? I doubt if they were old enough to go in a pub back then... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kashmere_Stage_Band

Yep, along with 'Physical', good pop tunes on that album. Great Musicians doing their bit as well, inc Carlos Vega (rip) on Drums. Steve Lukather, Lenny Castro on Percussion.

Terrific stuff, Charlie. Lovely playing from you and the Drummer. Just listened to some of the BandCamp material, really nice from all the band. An excellent take on 'And The Beat Goes On'.

Voted. Well done all.